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Adventure Science Center

800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203 (Formerly Cumberland Science Museum)
615 862 5160
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As featured in Nashville for young kids
Ranked #32 of 108 attractions in Nashville
Type: Science Museums
Activities: Leisure education
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Description: Popular museum geared toward educating kids through numerous interactive exhibits.
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Prestonsburg, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Being in the Planetarium and Science Center field for 40 years (Currently a science center and planetarium director) I know good museums. This one is great. Even with 800 school kids there that day, my wife and I were able to see most of the museum. Great interactive and hands on exhibits. The planetarium is one of the best I... More

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St Paul, MN
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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We went to the Science Center on a weekday in April. We had heard that school groups go in the morning, making it very busy, so we waited until noon to begin. Until they left, it was crazy . We were unable to actually participate in many exhibits during this time, as some of the school kids hogged them. Many... More

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EVANSVILLE
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Very reasonably priced and lots to do for everyone!!! The flight simulator was a BLAST...the space walk was quite painful, but fun. Subway offered a nice lunch and the staff works INCREDIBLY hard...very impressed. The day that we were there it was packed. I highly recommend this to anyone traveling to Nashville! The folks at the ticket counter were very... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The Adventure Science Center is a GREAT place to go for family fun and interactive learning! Kids and adults of all ages can have fun here!

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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We came on a Sunday afternoon at 3 pm. Center was unbelievably crowded, possibly because of spring break, and because there were two school buses parked outside. The science center is divided into two floors. The top floor has some exhibits showing superficial concepts of the body, evolution. For example, there is a model of a T. rex and a... More

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Paducah, Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Fun for kids, lots of variety. Some exhibits were broken, which was disappointing. Not too expensive.

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Champaign, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We spent a Saturday afternoon at the ASC- We have been to several children's museums/science centers and this one is about average. Many of the displays had portions that are out of order. The first-floor Magic School Bus area was a total flop for our kids. But they enjoyed the Body Quest and solar system areas very much. The entry... More

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Danville
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

My family( myself, husband, and children ages 4, 7, and 10) went to the Adventure Science Center. It was very crowded when we were there(about 2:30 in the afternoon) and there were some exhibits that were hard to get to because of the crowds. They went through the exhibits pretty quickly but they really liked the 3rd floor where the... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

This place can be super, when they have a good exhibit and a little boring at other times. I would reccomend checking the current events before going because it isnt exactly cheap to get in. Not much for kids under the age of 5-6 to do. The train exhibit is great if you can catch it there. Also the laser... More

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Pensacola, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

This is a wonderful place that can be a learning experience for young and old. There is always changing exhibits and the climbing area can wear even the most energetic child out. We buy an annual pass ( it is the price of 2 visits for my family). Depending on how in-depth you get in each of the exhibits, it... More

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